How To Make The Ultimate Southwestern Waffle Poutine
Flavors of the Southwest come together in the Ultimate Waffle Poutine. Jalapeno, Cheddar, and Chorizo Gravy are topped with the perfect poached egg for International Waffle Day!
Servings: 6
Ingredients
For The Waffles
- 2 cups pre-made waffle mix
- 1 1/3 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 egg
- 1 jalapeno - diced
- 1 1/4 cup sharp cheddar cheese - shredded
For The Chorizo Gravy
- 1 pound fresh chorizo sausage
- 1 cup water - filtered
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tsp water + 2 tablespoons cornstarch for slurry
Optional
- Fresh chopped Cilantro and/or Parsley
Instructions
The Waffles
- Preheat your waffle iron to the setting of number 4 and prepare your batter
- Finely dice one jalapeno, removing the seeds and membrane. Shred the cheddar cheese and set aside.
- Prepare the batter by adding the dry waffle mix, milk, egg, butter and finally the jalapeno and cheddar. Be sure to mix thoroughly between each addition.
- Place 3/4 cups of batter into the waffle iron close and flip the waffle iron over. Wait an additional 30-45 seconds past the "ready" light indicator before removing your waffles. Continue cooking until batter is gone.
Chorizo Gravy
- Preheat a pan on the stove and add in your chorizo sausage. Once sausage is cooked, add in 1/2 cup of water and let simmer for 2 minutes.
- Remove chorizo from the pan and prepare your gravy.
- Add in water, milk and cornstarch slurry and bring to a boil whisking frequently.
- Once your gravy has boiled, reduce to a simmer and add in half of the cooked chorizo. Stir.
Assemble
- Cut each waffle into 8 equal triangular pieces and arrange on a platter.
- Ladle gravy over top the waffles. Add additional chorizo as desired.
- Add poached egg and break open so the yolk pours over the waffle "fries".
Optional
- Chopped Cilantro and Parsley